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Li Daoyu

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1992-01-21

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1993-01-29

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1. “Mr. LI Paoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the signing of the Paris Agreements, the Supreme National Council (SNC), headed by Prince Sihanouk, and the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) have made tremendous efforts towards the implementation of the Agreements, and some progress has beer achieved. This deserves our appreciation. The peace process in Cambodia has now entered the critical second phase of the cease-fire, which has a direct bearing on whether Cambodia will undergo a smooth transition, hold the general elections on schedule and finally reach a comprehensive political settlement. The Chinese delegation aupports the efforts made ky the SNC and UNTAC towards implementing the second phase of the cease-fire ou schedule.”

   1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source

2. “We firmly believe that with the unremitting efforts of the South African people the goal of establishing a new South Africa characterized by unity, democracy and racial equality will surely be realized.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

3. “We believe that the South African Government has the responsibility to take the necessary measures to eliminate completely all forms of racial discrimination and apartheid and to enable the black people in South Africa to enjoy fully equal treatment in the economic, social and educational fields as well as in medical care and housing, so as to create the necessary conditions to smooth the way for the democratic process in South Africa. The Chinese Government and people have always firmly supported the South African people in their just struggle against apartheid and racial discrimination, and we support the efforts of all parties concerned to find a political solution to the South African question through democratic negotiations.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

4. “It is no coincidence that the massacre at Boipatong took place so soon after the start of the democratic process in South Africa. This indicates clearly that smooth sailing is not to be expected in the political settlement of the South African question. The eradication of apartheid, the termination of white minority rule and the realization of genuine racial' equality remain a formidable task. Despite the abolition of the legal pillars of apartheid, the effect and influence of racial discrimination and the policy of apartheid on the political, economic, social and other spheres in South Africa are far from being eliminated. In our view, the restoration and maintenance of peace, security and stability are of crucial importance to the promotion and successful consummation of the democratic process in South Africa.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

5. “We hope that the South African Government will seriously consider the views and demands of the ANC and other parties concerned, take all necessary measures to put an immediate end to the violence and protect the lives of property of the black people of South Africa, and break up the deadlock with actual deeds so as to create a propitious political atmosphere for an early resumption of the democratic negotiations. The Chinese delecation endorses the reasonable propositions and recommendations of the OAU to resolve the current crisis in South Africa, and supports the good offices of the United Nations Secretary-General to bring an end to the violence and to facilitate the resumption of the democratic process in South Africa. China supports the adoption of a resolution by the Security Council in this regard.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

6. “The outbreak of violence that rocked the Boipatong Township on 17 June 1992 not only resulted in the brutal killing of dozens of black people but also forced the suspension of the democratic negotiation process, which had only just begun. Like the rest of the international community, China is shocked and deeply concerned by the massacre. We condemn these acts of violence, as well as any ploys or actions aimed at sabotaging the democratic process in South Africa.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

7. “Mr. LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset, please allow me to welcome the Organization of African Unity (OAU) ministerial delegation; Mr. Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress (ANC); and Mr. Clarence Mlamli Makwetu, President of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC), to today's formal meeting of the Security Council. The Chinese delegation would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to ail the parties concerned, notably the OAU, for their positive contribution and their unremitting efforts towards finding a solution to the question of South Africa.”

   1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

8. “The Chinese delegation sincerely hopes that ali parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina will resume their negotiations immediately and reconcile their differences by peaceful means so that people of all nationalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina can live in harmony and embark once again on the road of economic development and reconstruction at an early date. We hope that ali the relevant regional organizations will continue their positive and constructive efforts. We Support the Secretary-General playing his proper role as he continues his mediation activities,”

   1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

9. “The Chinese delegation strongly urges all parties and others concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina to stop all the fighting without any further delay and observe swiftly and effectively Security Council resolution 752 (1992) and the relevant cease-fire agreements. Meanwhile, we demand that ail forms of interference from outside Bosnia and Herzegovina cease immediately. We call upon all parties to create as early as possible conditions, including the opening of Sarajevo airport, to ensure the effective and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance by the international community. We also demand that all forcible expulsions of persons cease immediately.”

   1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

10. “We are concerned that sanctions will probably lead to further deterioration of the situation and create serious consequences affecting the life of the people in the region and the economy of the neighbouring States. This is something none of us wishes to see. In our view, there still exist opportunities to resolve the crisis with means other than sanctions. The Chinese delegation will abstain in the voting on the draft resolution before us. I wish to reiterate here that the Chinese Government has all along maintained that all international disputes or conflicts should be settled through negotiations and by peaceful means. We oppose the use of force.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

11. “In the past several weeks, the increasingly deteriorating situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has given extensive grave concern to the international community. People have reason to feel anxious that this crisis may get entirely out of control. Under such circumstances, many countries have called on the international community, and especially on the Security Council, to adopt more effective steps for a solution to this crisis. This is very understandable and reasonable. The Chinese delegation is in favour of the international community's taking appropriate measures for an early settlement of the crisis. However, the situation in the former Yugoslavia is complicated and the cause of the conflict is multifaceted.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

12. “The number of displaced persons is increasing drastically and humanitarian assistance is still being hindered. The whole situation has further deteriorated. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned with and disturbed by such a situation. We condemn all the Sanguinary incidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is distressing for us to see great losses of life and property inflicted upon the people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and we express profound sympathy for the over 1 million displaced persons who are now living in misery. We cannot but express our regret that Security Council resolution 752 (1992) and the relevant agreements for the withdrawal of the troops have not been complied with.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

13. “Mr. LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. With your well-known and remarkable talents, you have successfully guided the work of the Security Council in May. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Mr. Mumbengegqwi, Ambassador of Zimbabwe, who made a positive contribution to the fulfilment of the Council's work last month. Though two weeks have passed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 752 (1992), it is regrettable that armed conflicts in Bosnia and Herzegovina are still raging; we have witnessed repeated violations of the cease-fire agreements and the frequent occurrence of bloodshed.”

    1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source

14. “The Chinese delegation appeals to the parties concerned to continue their efforts, and calls on the Libyan side to adopt a cooperative attitude, so as to remove their differences through consultation and dialogue. We hope the Secretary-General will continue to play an active role. We Sincerely hope the international community will continue to work for a fair and reasonable solution to this dispute, so that it will be possible to avoid implementing the sanction measures against Libya. China will abstain in the voting on the draft resolution before the Council.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

15. “We stand for settling international disputes through peaceful consultations and support the continuation by the Secretary-General and other parties concerned of their good offices on this issue. 'In principle we do not support the Security Council imposing sanctions against Libya, because sanctions will not help settle the question but will rather complicate the issue further, aggravate regional tension and have serious economic consequences for the countries concerned in the region. Some non-aligned members and a number of Arab States have expressed their grave concern over the sanction measures contained in the draft resolution. They have also put forward some constructive ideas for amendments. China supports their suggestions.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

16. “We have on many occasions strongly condemned the terrorist activities in the incidents to which I have referred and expressed our deep sympathy for the victims and their families. China, like other countries, believes that due punishment should be meted out to terrorists. However, we also believe that the punishment of terrorism should be based on conclusive evidence and conform to international law and the relevant international conventions. China is in favour of conducting serious, thorough, fair and objective investigations of the bombing incidents, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and the relevant principles of international law. And we agree that those convicted criminals should be duly punished.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

17. “Mr. LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the adoption of resolution 731 (1992) by the Security Council, the United Nations Secretary-General, the Maghreb countries, the League of Arab States and some non-aligned countries have worked tirelessly to seek, through negotiations, a solution to the incidents of the bombing of Pan American flight 103 and UTA flight 772. We wish to express our appreciation and thanks for their efforts. The International Court of Justice has recently held hearings on this issue, which undoubtedly will help clarify the facts and ascertain the truth through investigations. The Chinese Government always resolutely opposes and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism.”

    1992-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3063 (1992) · source

18. “It is our hope and belief that United Nations activities in Somalia will be conducted in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, with full respect for Somalia's independence and sovereignty, so as to make due contributions to the early restoration of a just and lasting peace in Somalia. In this regard, we believe that any further peace-keeping operations to be carried out by the United Nations in Somalia must be reported in advance to the Security Council and approved by it.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

19. “The Chinese delegation appreciates the Secretary~-General's report on the Somali question and supports the adoption by the Security Council of a resolution on this issue. At the same time, we believe that the Somali question should be peacefully settled mainly by the Somali people themselves through consultations and dialogues. Only at the request and with the support and cooperation of the Somali people can any external endeavours, including the United Nations monitoring mechanism and humanitarian relief, be genuinely effective.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

20. “This, in our view, is a good starting-point and a favourable opportunity for achieving a peaceful solution to the internal disputes of Somalia. We sincerely hope that the relevant Somali parties involved in the conflict will seize this opportunity to implement the cease-fire agreements in earnest and strive for the early restoration of peace and stability in Somalia. We should also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and thanks to the Secretary-General and his special representative Mr. James Jonah, and to the League of Arab States, the Organization of African Unity and the Organization of the Islamic Conference for their tireless efforts to ensure the peaceful settlement of the Somali question.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

21. “Mr. LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The long-drawn-out conflict and war in Somalia have brought enormous losses of property and life to the Somali people. The Chinese delegation shares the deep concern expressed by other delegations over this situation. We are pleased to note that thanks to the mediation of the United Nations and the relevant regional organizations, the Interim President of Somalia and the Chairman of the United Somali Congress signed respectively on 3 March this year the agreement on the implementation of the cease-fire and agreed to take immediate steps for the implementation of measures aimed at stabilizing the cease-fire by means of a United Nations monitoring mechanism.”

    1992-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3060 (1992) · source

22. “In our view, this will help alleviate the difficulties of the Iraqi people and be conducive to an early economic recovery in the countries of the region. We hope that today's meeting will have a positive impact on the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, so that the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Gulf countries will be safeguarded and respected by the international community.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

23. “At the adoption of Security Council resolution 687 (1991), the Chinese delegation pointed out in its statement that: "we are in favour of immediate abolition of restrictions on imports into Irag of foodstuffs and other goods required for the restoration of the people's normal life, and the timely and gradual lifting of other economic sanctions against Irag in light of the development of the situation." (S/PV.2981, p. 97) Our position remains unchanged. It is precisely out of humanitarian considerations that we supported the reasonable proposal - put forward by the coordinator of the non-aligned States members of the Security Council at the Committee established by Security Council resolution 661 (1990) - that the "no objection" procedure should be changed to a "simple notification" procedure in allowing Iraq to import civilian products.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

24. “China, like other members of the Security Council, is of the view that the resolutions adopted by the Security Council remain essential to the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region and must be fully implemented. Since much remains to be done, we sincerely hope that Iraq will continue to cooperate with the parties concerned and earnestly fulfil its obligations set forth in the relevant resolutions. Although the Gulf war was brought to an end a year ago, we have noticed with great anxiety that the difficult situation confronting the Iraqi people continues to deteriorate. China has always held that the Iraqi people are innocent and that it is not fair to prolong their sufferings and hardships.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

25. “All along, we have stood for peaceful coexistence among all countries and the peaceful settlement of disputes. This constitutes one of the basic premises of China's proposal for the establishment of a new international political and economic order. Over the past year, in order to remove the consequences of the invasion and to ensure peace and stability in the Gulf region, the international community has acted in cooperation, with fruitful results. The United Nations Secretary-General and the agencies concerned have also made valuable contributions to that end. We are pleased to note, as pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, that significant progress has been made in the implementation of some of the important parts of the resolutions.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

26. “Today, a year after the end of the Gulf War, it is necessary and useful for the Security Council to have a dialogue with the Iraqi delegation and to discuss the implementation of the Security Council resolutions and the various aspects of the post-war situation. China always favours dialogue over confrontation. We welcome the decision of the Iraqi Government to send its delegation to New York to talk with the Security Council. We hope that this dialogue will achieve positive results, help to realize the objectives contained in the relevant Security Council resolutions and contribute to the restoration of the long-hoped-for peace and stability in the Gulf region. At the very beginning of the Gulf crisis China stated in unequivocal terms its principled position of resolute opposition to the Iraqi armed invasion of Kuwait.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

27. “Mr, LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am confident that with your outstanding diplomatic skill and rich experience you will guide the work of the Council for this month to success. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Pickering of the United States, who presided over the Council's work in an efficient and outstanding manner during the busy month of February. I should also like to take this Opportunity to congratulate Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky for his assumption of the important post of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.”

    1992-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3059 (1992) · source

28. “We therefore welcome and support the Secretariat's adoption of economical measures on the premise of ensuring the fulfilment of the various tasks contained in the Paris Agreements. In conclusion, we should like to voice the hope that in the implementation of this resolution the Secretariat will maintain close consultations with the permanent members of the Security Council and all countries concerned.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

29. “The Chinese Government is willing to work with the countries concerned to speed up the deployment of UNTAC in Cambodia, promote strict implementation of the Paris Agreements by the various parties and accelerate the process of comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian question, In recent years the United Nations has won wide-ranging acclaim as it continues to play an important role in the maintenance of world peace and security and the peaceful settlement of regional conflicts. At the same time, many countries have expressed their deep concern over the rapid increase of United Nations expenditure on peace-keeping operations. We hope that the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia will fulfil its tasks in the most economical and effective way.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

30. “The unanimous adoption of this resolution indicates that the current world situation is extremely favourable for the comprehensive implementation of the Paris Agreements. We sincerely hope that the varicus Cambodian parties will seize the opportunity, overcome difficulties, proceed from their overall national interest, set aside their past grievances and cooperate closely with UNTAC to ensure the smooth performance of the various tasks during the transitional period.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

31. “We are fully aware that the comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian question is a complex process, and there will be difficulties even in the last stage. However, we should also realize that initial progress has been made in the implementation of the Paris Agreements, with the gradual unfolding of the work of the SNC and the establishment of the role and functions of the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia. The settlement of the Cambodian question reflects the trend of the times and the desire of the people, and is therefore irreversible. 'The international community ardently hopes to see an early return of an independent, peaceful, neutral and non-aligned Cambodia to the world family. This will contribute to peace and stability in South-East Asia and in the world as a whole.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

32. “We hope that the adoption of this resolution will lay a solid foundation for the reconciliation of the four Cambodian parties and for the comprehensive implementation of the Paris Agreements. The Security Council, as the primary organ for the maintenance of world peace and security, has the obligation to safeguard the Paris Agreements, support the efforts for national reconciliation made by the SNC, under the leadership of Prince Sihanouk, and ensure strict observance of the Agreements by the various Cambodian parties and the countries concerned. We hope that with the adoption of this resolution UNTAC will be deployed in Cambodia as soon as possible and Start its work in all areas.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

33. “This progress is being made through the protracted and concerted efforts of the international community and the various Cambodian parties. We should like to thank the Secretary-General, the Co-Presidents of the Paris Conference and the members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations for their unswerving efforts. We also wish to extend our thanks and congratulations to all members of the Cambodian Supreme National Council (SNC), led by Prince Sihanouk and the Cambodian people. At the same time, I should like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Yasushi Akashi for his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Cambodian question and to thank Mr. Rafeeuddin Ahmed for the considerable work he has done. The Paris Agreements are the hard-earned outcome of the various parties' joint endeavour.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

34. “Mr. LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am confident that with your diplomatic talent and rich experience you wili continue successfully to guide the Council's work for this month. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador David Hannay, who has left a deep impression on us for the efficient and exceptional manner in which he led the Council to fulfil its work last month. The unanimous adoption by the Security Council today of the resolution on the establishment of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) marks a new stage in the process towards the comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian question.”

    1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source

35. “Such an approach would not only avoid complicating the problem further and increasing the tension, but also contribute to the maintenance of regional peace and security as well as upholding the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law. We are convinced that, as long as all the parties concerned adopt a positive, responsible and constructive attiude, an appropriate and reasonable solution to the existing problem will be found. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that the adoption of this resolution should not lead to any drastic action or to exacerbating tensions.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

36. “The non-aligned members therefore put forward constructive proposals which the Chinese delegation supports. Considering that the proposals have been accepted by the sponsors of the resolution, and proceeding from the Chinese Government's consistent principled position against terrorism, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 731 (1992) adopted earlier. Nevertheless, I should like to reiterate here that China still believes that there exist possibilities and opportunities at present to solve the problem through consultations. I wish to reiterate that the Chinese side sincerely and strongly hopes that countries directly involved in this issue will resolve their differences by peaceful consultation and through diplomatic channels so as to find a reasonable and fair solution to the bombing incidents.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

37. “We also understand that grave differences still exist between the three countries - the United States, the United Kingdom and France ~ on the one side, and Libya on the other, as to how to carry out the investigations and proceedings regarding the aforementioned incidents. China believes that prudent and appropriate rather than high-pressure approaches should be adopted to bridge such differences, During previous rounds of consultations and discussions, we noticed that the non-aligned members of the Council expressed their concern over the fact that the Security Council might base its decision solely upon the unilateral investigations of certain countries and, in particular, that the issues of jurisdiction and extradition were involved.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

38. “We have persistently opposed and condemned all forms of terrorism, because terrorism endangers innocent lives. We deeply deplore the bombings of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772 and their serious consequences. Such a tragedy, in our view, should never be repeated, and we are in favour of conducting earnest, fair, objective and thorough investigations on the bombing incidents, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, and of inflicting due punishment on those accused, if proved guilty. We have noted that, ever since the United States, the United Kingdom and France made public their investigations on the bombing incidents, the Libyan Government has shown a certain flexibility on related matters and indicated its willingness to cooperate in finding a solution.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

39. “I am confident that he will, in this noble post, make brilliant contributions to safeguarding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and further enhancing the role and prestige of the Organization. I should also like to pay a heartfelt tribute to the former Secretary-General, Mr. Perez de Cuellar, for the widely acclaimed active efforts he made during his tenure of office to strengthen the role of our Organization in the international arena. Finally, I wish to welcome the new members of the Council - Cape Verde, Hungary, Japan, Morocco and Venezuela - and to thank the outgoing members - Cete d'Ivoire, Cuba, Romania, Yemen and Zaire - for their contributions, The Chinese Government's principled position on the question of terrorism is known to all.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source

40. “Mr, LI Daoyu (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on you assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. With your well-known diplomatic talents and rich experience, I am confident that you will guide the work of the Security Council for this month to complete success. I should like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Yuliy Vorontsov, Permanent Representative - of the Russian Federation, who led the Council in a remarkable way to the fulfilment of its work last month. At the same time, I wish to take this opportunity to express warm congratulations and best wishes to the new Secretary-General, that outstanding politician Mr. Boutros Ghali.”

    1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source